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Quentin began his fast on April 13, 2023, weighing in at 194.8 pounds. With a playful tone, he recounted his last meal, savoring the flavors he would soon miss—delicious chicken, cheese, and avocado toast. His first morning after fasting brought the realization that the body relies on glucose and glycogen for energy; once depleted, it strategically switches to burning fat.
Through his commentary, Quentin highlighted the process of fat digestion, which produces ketones—an alternative energy source that notably alters breath odors, causing the infamous "keto breath." This initial humor set the tone for his journey, one that would weave in both scientific insights and candid reflections on his cravings and challenges.